About me
Hi, my name is Deborah and I am an empathic, 'down to earth' type, relaxed, non - judgemental and friendly person. I take pride in helping people with their life problems and assist them in a safe place that is confidential - to explore their thoughts and feelings, to find a path that may enhance their lives, or allow them to work a way out if they feel in a 'stuck' place.
I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and I practice with a Humanistic approach, using CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), gestalt, Existential, multicultural and Psychodynamic theories amongst other methods, together with a vast experience of individual problems allowing me a comprehensive understanding of individuals who are all unique and have diverse and different orientations and backgrounds.
I adhere to the ethical framework and moral principles of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I specialise in helping Neurodiverse clients, especially if newly diagnosed or undiagnosed Autism/ADHD/AUDHD and a broad spectrum of learning difficulties.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am fully qualified with an Advanced level 4 Diploma in Humanistic/Person Centred theories and practice.
FDA level 5 in Counselling and Psychotherapy and have a BA Hons Degree in Integrative Counselling studies.
I have worked with the ‘Cruse’ bereavement agency and have helped many people with grief and loss, inclusive of all ages, cultures and sexual orientations.
Working in a secondary school has also been a worthwhile experience. I have sat with young people from the age of 12 to 16 years old and helped them get through many difficult life issues. It has been great to see them find self confidence and direction.
I currently work from my private practice, which is equipped with air - con for hot and cold days :)
My previous job involved working as a drugs/alcohol Counsellor in an agency (WDP/CRI) - helping people who are dependent on addictive substances, to get through difficult and troubling times, learning new coping skills and eventually becoming abstinent.
I am fully insured and hold an Enhanced DBS certification.
I am honoured to have had many experiences in assisting in helping people to help themselves and have felt extremely humbled to watch them create the lives they want to live.
When booking an appointment, you can email me through this website and I will answer as prompt as possible, or call me on my mobile number (found on here) - although It may be easier to message me via text message as I maybe with a client at the time. I will get back to you asap. Thank you.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Couples therapy
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Counselling £50.00 per 50 mins
Couples Counselling £80.00 per 90 mins
Trainee Counsellors £39 per 50 mins
Discounts considered for those who receive benefits.
When I work
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Further information
Parking is available on private drive.
